The Arundell Arms

Lifton, Devon PL16 0AA

Tel: 01566 784666 Fax: 01566 784494

e-mail: reservations@arundellarms.com
website: www.arundellarms.com

When Anne Voss-Bark bought The Arundell Arms in 1961 she had little experience in the hotel trade and even less of fishing. An established fishing inn, The Arundell Arms 45 years ago was not the luxurious place it is today. There was just one private bathroom for the 17 guest rooms, a temperamental boiler, no hotel bar and the police station, complete with cells, stood on the other side of the car park. How times have changed! Anne, a winner of the Woman Hotelier of the Year Award and a fly fisher of high renown, has turned the inn into one of the best hotels in the West Country, known throughout England for the superb fishing along the stretches of river that it owns. Further recognition came with the hotel's César Award for "Sporting Hotel of the Year 2006".

Built on a site that dates back to Saxon times, the hotel was once a coaching inn on the main route from London through the West Country to Penzance. It has been renovated and refurbished over the years but great care has been taken to ensure that the traditional atmosphere of a country house is preserved, whilst the standard of accommodation throughout is sumptuous. The cosy and intimate lounge is ideal for relaxing and there's also a popular bar. The bedrooms, all with private bathrooms, are perfect with everything provided to ensure that guests enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. Many of the 21 bedrooms have been recently completely _ and attractively _ refurbished to designs by Anne Voss-Bark and interior designer Roz Clarke.

The elegant dining room is the perfect setting for some of the best food the West Country has to offer. Led by Head Chef Steven Pidgeon, the team conjures up a fabulous dinner menu each evening. Wherever possible, the meat, fish, cheese and vegetables are all sourced locally and, naturally, the seasonal availability of produce is reflected in the menus.